Volunteer

The Lewis H. Larson Volunteer Program

The Lewis H. Larson, Jr. Volunteer Program is a continuous program, allowing volunteers
to work along-side the professional staff and faculty in the Anthropology Department,,
the Biological and Forensic Athropology Lab (BAFAL) and the Waring Laboratory on a
wide range of projects that provide hands-on experience. Volunteers can work with
Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Anthropological Archaeology, and more.
If you are interested in anthropology, like to organize, teach, work with computers,
and meet new people, then volunteering might be for you! Volunteers at the Waring
Laboratory handle real artifacts from sites across the Southeastern United States.
Volunteers are also eligible to take various practical workshops, provided through
the Larson Volunteer Program, to teach methods of Curation and Excavation. Additionally,
the Lewis H. Larson, Jr. Medal Reward Program offers incentives and allows the staff to thank volunteers for their work invested.

Who Can Volunteer?

The Larson Volunteer Program is divided into Junior Volunteer (ages 10-17) and Senior
Volunteer(ages 18-up). Volunteers can be students (secondary education or college
students) and members of the local community. Whether you are still in school, in
college, or just seeking a chance to further develop your skills, volunteering might
be for you.

Requirements to Volunteer

Have an interest in anthropology, archaeology, education, forensics, and other sciences.

Must be at least 10 years of age. Ages 10-17 qualify as Junior Volunteers. Ages 18-up
qualifies as Senior Volunteers.

Must be able to work during normal operating hours.

Work a minimum of 2 hrs/week for most positions (preferred) or 5 hrs/month. Some work
may be done from home.

Must work 5 rhs/month to remain active.

How to Become a Volunteer

Read the Volunteer Policy and Procedure Manual and complete the Application attached at the end of the document. Note: Junior Volunteers
must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.

The Applicant will be contacted by the Curator of Collections to schedule an interview.The
interview is required to clarify the application, discuss expectations, and identify
potential areas to volunteer.

Volunteers are chosen based on experience and need of the supervisor. If hired the
applicant and the immediate supervisor will develop a written or oral contract of
work.

All volunteers, regardless of assignments, must complete Block I (Orientation) as
part of the interview process and before being allowed to start. This orientation
includes a tour of the Waring Laboratory, the Anthropology Building, and BAFL.